Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is hosting a conference in Doncaster focussing on epilepsy lifestyle issues, and to provide support to people with an interest in the condition.
The event will take place on Saturday 13 November at Doncaster Trades Conference Centre, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
Speakers include Alistair Perry, epilepsy specialist nurse at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, and Dr Henry Smithson, general practitioner with a specialist in epilepsy and senior clinical lecturer at Hull York Medical School. Simon Lees, trustee of Epilepsy Bereaved, and Rita Howson, Director of Operations at Sheffield’s Support Dogs, will also speaking.
Cliff Challenger, regional services manager for north England, said: “This event will be a great opportunity for people living with epilepsy to find out more about treatment and lifestyle options. Dr Smithson will be talking about epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Alastair Perry will be talking about local services in Doncaster and there will be information on epilepsy support dogs and bereavement.”
Tickets cost £19.00 for delegates, £12.00 for members and £8 member concessions. Seats are limited so to book a place, or for further information, please contact Jackie Kemp on 0113 210 8787, or email jkemp@epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK. The Doncaster Branch meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm at the Stirling Social Centre, Milton Walk, Hyde Park, Doncaster. Call Irene on 01302 783599 for more information.
Branch meetings offer the opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with epilepsy and also raise awareness of the condition in the local community. The branch’s programme of events includes speaker evening, fundraising, and social activities. For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action, please visit www.epilepsy.org.uk or call the Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050.